Improving Communication in Mental Health Settings
Author | : Michelle O'Reilly |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2021-03-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781000360851 |
ISBN-13 | : 1000360857 |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Improving Communication in Mental Health Settings draws on empirical studies of real-world settings to demonstrate contemporary practice-based evidence, providing effective strategies for communicating with patients/clients in mental health settings. The book integrates clinical experience and language-based evidence drawn from qualitative research. Drawing on studies that utilize scientific language-based approaches such as discourse and conversation analysis, it focuses on social interaction between professionals and patients/clients to demonstrate effective communication practices. Chapters are led by clinical professionals and feature a range of mental health settings, different mental health conditions and types of patient/client, and evidence-based recommendations. This book is an essential guide for professionals working in mental health and/or social work, and those training or working in clinical areas of mental health practice.